Eat High-Flavonoid Foods to Reduce Cognitive Decline

Eating foods high in flavonoids—the antioxidant-rich plant compounds found in strawberries, oranges, peppers and apples—can reduce the risk of cognitive decline by 20 percent or more. Read More »

Boost Cognition with Green Tea Compound

A single dose of 100 milligrams of the compound L-theanine—the amount found in four cups of green tea—improved reaction times and working memory of men and women. Read More »

Cannabis and Canines: How Cannabidiol Benefits Dogs

What current research tells us regarding cannabidiol (CBD) use in dogs to treat conditions such as arthritis, itchiness, cancer, anxiety, aggressive tendencies, seizures and more. Read More »

Healthy Breast Basics: Lifestyle Choices to Lower Disease Risks

One in eight American women develops breast cancer in the course of her lifetime, but that risk can be reduced by holistic strategies such as dietary changes, cleanses and breast self-exams. Read More »

Michaeleen Doucleff on Ancient Teachings for Modern Parenting

National Public Radio (NPR) science correspondent Michaeleen Doucleff searched the world to learn how to be a better parent and shares her findings in a new book, Hunt, Gather, Parent. Read More »

Talking to Kids About Climate Change: What They Need to Know from Those They Trust

Children are hearing about the effects of climate change through the media or living through them in their own neighborhoods. Here are ways to calmly talk to kids about the climate crisis. Read More »

Water Scarcity Solutions

Nine practical solutions for combatting water scarcity. Read More »

Water Scarcity Woes: A Global Problem That’s Getting Worse

Water scarcity is a legitimate concern. Here are 10 of the most alarming water scarcity facts that the world is currently facing. Read More »

Oceans are Key to Controlling Climate

A recent report states that countries must recognize the important role that oceans have in limiting climate change and enact policies to protect marine ecosystems. Read More »

Buy Nothing: Neighborly Groups Share More and Waste Less

With the aim of reducing waste through local sharing, Buy Nothing provides a Facebook-based platform to freely give, ask, borrow and lend items. Read More »